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Predicting expressive language abilities from early intentional communication in younger siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder
(2015-10-14)
This paper examines the relation between intentional communication (i.e., declaratives, imperatives) observed at 12-19 months and expressive language abilities observed one year subsequently, comparing younger siblings of ...
Understanding Mediators and Moderators of an Adaptive Communication Intervention for Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
(2018-07-22)
This study examines mediators and moderators of the communication outcomes for young preverbal children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who participated in a randomized control trial of an adaptive communication ...
Lag Schedules and Functional Communication Training: A Replication
(2019-07-18)
Challenging behavior (CB) is prevalent among young children with disabilities and may stem from a reduced ability to clearly communicate their wants and needs. Functional communication training (FCT) is an evidence-based ...
The Correlates and Predictors of Residential Living for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
(2018-07-22)
Historically, residential supports and services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) were provided by institutions. Currently, studies show that adults with IDD are more likely to be living in ...
A Peer-Delivered Social Interaction Intervention for High School Students with Autism
(2012-07-23)
Limited social interaction typically occurs between high school students with autism and their general education peers unless programming is introduced to promote interaction. However, few published social interaction ...
Using School-Home Communication to Reduce Problem Behaviors in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
(2016-07-08)
Parent-school communication is a highly valued type of involvement for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), but parents continue to report poor communication as a barrier to working with the schools ...
Expression and Function of the ASD-Associated Met Receptor Tyrosine Kinase During Mammalian Forebrain Development
(2010-04-12)
For two principle reasons, the transmembrane Met receptor tyrosine kinase has emerged as an important molecular target for study in the developing forebrain: 1) it regulates a variety of neurodevelopmental processes in ...
Structural Analysis to Inform Peer Support Arrangements for High School Students with Autism
(2016-04-11)
As the enrollment of students with autism in general education classrooms increases, the need for effective strategies to improve the quality of inclusive practices remains evident. This study examined peer support ...
Rare variants affecting regulation of serotonin and dopamine transport contribute to the genetic liability of autism
(2014-04-30)
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neuropsychiatric condition with a range of deficits in social reciprocity and communication, and patterns of rigid-compulsive behaviors. ASD prevalence is estimated at approximately 1 ...
Reading between the lines: Do textual characteristics and social skills influence reading comprehension performance in individuals with autism spectrum disorder?
(2019-04-01)
Individuals with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often demonstrate proficient reading decoding skills, yet they may still experience difficulty performing reading comprehension tasks. This profile may lead ...